Bolivar Tubos No.1 MSU JUL 17 7(BRW)

[Akela3rd]

My usual fishing cigar is the RyJ Cazadores but today I made a change for the sake of this review weekend. First outing for my newly aquired vintage Hardy spilt cane rod and reel, so expectations were high all round.

The cigar was beautifully constructed, nice Colorado wrapper and a perfect draw (fingernail cut). The smell out of the tube was dark chocolate and slightly musty. The first light confirmed both of these, but soon settled into a nice strong tobacco and earthy wood. The rod and reel took a bit of getting used to but I soon had their measure and a pleasant morning ensued.

Dark ash and a thick burn line but no issues with the burn at all, except for the couple of times I had to relight due to fishing matters.

The flavours were all solidly in the earth/ wood tangent with hints of occasional sweetness. More molasses than caramel. Not a lot of development but very pleasurable - it's a good outdoors cigar with it's strength and the natural characteristics.

Second third and more of the same.

I had to stop for a while and get home but relit it whilst sorting out my gear to no discernible ill effects (popped it back in the tube for half an hour).

The final third saw an increase in the sweetness and something that reminded me of the seaside for some reason but still with that solid woody core.

All in all a very good cigar. I have one left and recently missed the chance of another box... Ho hum.

No fish were harmed, or even disturbed for that matter, during this review.

 

Sent from 47171 Lempo 

 

 

[BuzzArd]

 Except for not disturbing the fish, a fine review. These have always been on my favorites list.